Sunday, November 14, 2010

Christmastime in England

I was out and about today and started to feel the holiday spirit.  Of course I have been listening to my Christmas music all weekend and also starting to plan Christmas presents.

But also, it just is starting to feel like the holidays.  As there is no Thanksgiving here, everyone starts thinking about Christmas right after Halloween.  So the decorations are up and lighting ceremonies will begin in the high streets in the next week.  Kingston was all decorated today and the weather was cold and damp - but not too cold yet.  All of the shops are decorating and advertising for Christmas and John Lewis was already lit up.


I love it!  Next weekend I am going to find a Christmas market!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Do they have the market area in Kingston setup yet? I really liked hanging out there - cold weather, beer - just a cool place. Make sure you get to Hyde Park before you come home.

It won't really feel like the holidays here until you are home with us.

Theresa said...

I'm going to have to point this out next time I hear somebody bitch about Christmas intruding on Thanksgiving.

Mary said...

Exactly! I did see a Christmas Craft fair setting up at the church right across from John Lewis. The vegetable stalls were closed in the market, so I did not venture to the neer garden as it was raining. Maybe next weekend.

When I get home, we will set up all the decorations. I can't wait to be with you all!